Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide

Bakersfield

An aerial view of a city with a grid of streets, buildings, and distant mountains.
A road sign reading "Bakersfield" with vehicles on the road.
A coffee shop with a large sign, outdoor seating, and a Coca-Cola stand.
A street sign for Kohn Row with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.
A row of trees with white blossoms in a sunlit orchard.

Stay near popular Downtown Bakersfield attractions

Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)
Catch an event at Dignity Health Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

฿412
per adult
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿5,041 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,041
฿5,657 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice stay to get away"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

The Padre Hotel
Best Western Plus Hill House

Best Western Plus Hill House

2.5 out of 5
700 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,498 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,498
฿3,918 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Best Western Plus Hill House
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
801 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,137 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,137
฿5,765 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

3 out of 5
8858 Spectrum Pkwy Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,624 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿3,624
฿3,841 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿2,101 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,101
฿2,357 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿1,598 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿1,598
฿1,926 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,250 reviews)
"I liked the ample parking. There's a pool and a laundry room. It would be nice if they served eggs and bacon as well for breakfast. Waffles were good."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
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Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Rolling hills and distant mountains.

Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bakersfield's entrance arch with a bicycle lane.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm river reflecting tall palm trees and a clear sky.

Oleander - Sunset

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

A vast desert landscape with numerous oil rigs and pipelines.

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

Riviera - Westchester

While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide